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Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to discuss book on white nationalism at Headliners event, Aug. 6
Nearly two years after a "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville resulted in the deaths of three people, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe will speak at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, about how the country can take a stand against white nationalism. Click here to purchase your ticket. The rally on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12, 2017, shocked the nation as white nationalists with flaming torches descended on the college town. In "Beyond Charlottesville: Taking a Stand Against White Nationalism," McAuliffe writes about how the tragic event forced America to reckon…
Type: News
Panelists advocate safety in numbers, situational awareness for journalists in dangerous areas
Journalists must maintain situational awareness and should work in teams to keep safe in potentially dangerous situations, panelists at a June 28 workshop on safety for journalists said. The event was co-sponsored by the National Press Club’s Journalism Institute and the National Press Foundation. Chase Ford, senior instructor with Orbis Operations, who conducted a session on situational awareness, urged journalists to “pay attention to what is happening around you and get distance between you and that dangerous event.” Danny Spriggs, vice president of global security for AP, said “We…
Type: News
Watch the next iteration of the Democratic presidential debates with food and drink at the Reliable Source, July 30 and 31
The Reliable Source will host a watch party for the second Democratic presidential candidates' debates in the Truman Lounge. The debate are scheduled for July 30 and July 31 and will be held in Detroit. Michigan is a battleground state that Trump narrowly won in 2016. Special food and beverage will be announced soon. To make a reservation please call 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected].
Type: News
Communicating to change behaviors is breakfast topic, July 17
Public relations pioneer Edward Bernays was infamous for his manipulative campaign in the late 1920s to encourage cigarette smoking among women. Today, Truth Initiative wants to making tobacco use a thing of the past by using communications to affect behavioral change. Sarah Shank, Truth Initiative's managing director of communications, will give a presentation on how they do this at a members' breakfast Wednesday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. This professional development session for reporters and communicators, sponsored by the National Press Club Communicator Team…
Type: News
Lawmakers, journalists join forces for Fallen Journalists Memorial
Members of Congress from both parties and leaders in journalism found common cause on Wednesday, June 26, taking the first steps toward erecting a permanent public memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor journalists who have died in the course of doing their jobs. Lawmakers and representatives of the journalism community gathered at the National Press Club to announce the creation of the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation and the introduction of bipartisan legislation to authorize the memorial. The National Press Club Journalism Institute, the Club’s non-profit affiliate, will be home to…
Type: News
Aerospace magazine editor summarizes news from the 2019 Paris Air Show on Update-1
On the latest edition of edition of Update-1, Tim Robinson, editor-in-chief of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Aerospace magazine, speaks with National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-Vice Chair Adam Konowe about developments at the 2019 Paris Air Show. The biennial event, held in odd-numbered years, saw sales of existing products from Airbus, Boeing and others; the introduction of new products; progress on efficiency and environmental technology, and the impact of geopolitical trends on the aerospace and defense industry. Robinson also discussed his editorial approach to covering a…
Type: News
Books and Brunch to discuss Delia Owens' "Where the Crawdads Sing," July 20
Members and their guests are welcome to join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a discussion of "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens at noon on Saturday, July 20, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. Brunch may be ordered off the restaurant's menu. It is not mandatory to have read the book. If you are able to attend, please contact Fay Iudicello at [email protected] or call her at 703-989-4503 before noon on Thursday, July 18. We want to assure adequate seating and service for all attendees.
Type: News
Martha Boudreau will speak at Communicator Legends Dinner on Thursday
Martha Boudreau will talk about her three decade-long career in communications and about the opportunities and challenges facing the communications profession today and in the future at the National Press Club Communicator Legends Dinner on Thursday, July 11. A three-course dinner with wine will be served for $58 per person. A cash bar will be held at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Tickets can be purchased online. Boudreau has worked in multiple arenas, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, U.S. government agencies to foreign embassies, trade associations and other industry sectors.…
Type: News
Dinner and jazz returns to the Reliable Source, July 25
The National Press Club’s Reliable Source restaurant will serve a special summer BBQ food and drink menu on Thursday, July 25, featuring the return of the Greater U Street Jazz Collective. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The music will begin at 6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. A special drink and food menu will follow soon. The price of the buffet is $32 for Club members and $37 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. To reserve, please contact us at 202-662-7443 or [email protected].
Type: News
The Future of Intelligence
Senator Graham talked about future operations of intelligence agencies in the wake of terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the topics he addressed were current intelligence shortcomings, the need to expand resources, and legal considerations in intelligence gathering. Following his remarks he answered questions posed by the audience.
Type: Media